Customs is an obtuse topic. Rules, regulations and international attitudes to customs change all the time. Therefore, customs legislation often isn’t easy to understand, and the rules can contradict each other.

However, as a business, you’re responsible for shipping goods correctly across borders, and one regulation you may be familiar with is CE marking.

CE labels are essential for shipping goods to and from the EU. One issue complicated this process, however: Brexit.

Is CE marking after Brexit the same? When is CE marking not required? What products need CE marking? Read on to find your answers. More...

Sewers are essential to modern life. From the time of the Ancient Roman aqueducts, running water and clean toilets have, to some degree, been the cornerstone of civilisation.

Despite their importance, few of us understand how they work; we run our taps and flush our toilets, none the wiser of how it all functions.

Understandably, waste management is complex due to the labyrinthine nature of sewers. To keep them organised, waste professionals rely on a high standard of processes and labels.

Below, we discuss the types of sewerage systems, where sewage goes and list the essential sewer signs and tapes. More...

Chemical safety is essential. Most industries have safety standards, but dealing with chemicals brings more risk than other industries: chemicals can have serious knock-on effects, from life-changing injuries to environmental disaster.

That’s why chemical safety regulations are so important. The EU responded to chemical safety concerns in 2006 with Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). More...

Conservation is usually reserved for discussions around the environment. However, typically, minimising waste has an additional benefit: saving money.

Most businesses want to help the environment and local waste level, but often, wrongfully, see it as a money sink. Conservation is a key path to creating more efficient, better systems in your workplace. More...

Nobody likes working in the cold. Unfortunately, living and working in the UK means that we have to face bad weather, well, pretty much all the time.

However, you don’t need to rely solely on water bottles and blankets. As an employee, your workplace is responsible for keeping you safe, warm, and comfortable. There are, contrary to popular belief, laws in place regarding legal working temperature.

As employers, you are responsible for the comfort and safety of your employees. Arguments over office temperature are common, but adhering to the below list of tips and legal requirements will ensure your workers stay toasty. More...